Alchol & Cancer

Alcohol consumption associated with cigarette smoking does seem to increase the risk of certain head and neck cancers.

The American Cancer Society has a guideline for reducing a person’s chance of developing cancer and they are:

• Maintain a desirable body weight
• Eat a varied diet
• Include a variety of both vegetables and fruits in the daily diet
• Eat more high-fiber foods, such as whole grain cereals, legumes, vegetables, and fruits.
• Cut down on total fat intake
• Limit consumption of alcoholic beverages, if you drink at all.
• Limit consumption of salt-cured, smoked and nitrite-preserved foods